Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement Quiz
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What law did Martin Luther King Jr. and his supporters advocate for during the Civil Rights Movement?

  • Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Affordable Housing Act of 1966
  • Voting Rights Act of 1965 (correct)
  • Equal Pay Act of 1963

    • What was the famous speech that Martin Luther King Jr. delivered during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?

  • Free at Last
  • We Shall Overcome (correct)
  • Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death
  • I Have a Dream

    • What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 accomplish?

  • Ended racial segregation in public places
  • Abolished slavery in all U.S. territories (correct)
  • Granted Native Americans citizenship rights
  • Established Affirmative Action policies

    • Why did some people want to hurt Martin Luther King Jr.?

    <p>Because he supported racial segregation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Martin Luther King Jr. want to become a minister?

    <p>To gain political power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main takeaway from Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom?

    <p>Peaceful protest is the way to advocate for civil rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

    <p>Atlanta, Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Martin Luther King Jr. want to become a minister?

    <p>To have a platform to speak against injustice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the law that Martin Luther King Jr. and his supporters advocated for during the Civil Rights Movement?

    <p>Voting Rights Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one way Black and White people were NOT treated differently?

    <p>Voting rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

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